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Off-duty firefighter prevents 'torched' truck fire from spreading

Off-duty firefighter prevents 'torched' truck fire from spreading

Security footage and more information sought by police after July 22 incident in Roberts Creek
Gracey Hemstreet tops the national podium

Gracey Hemstreet tops the national podium

Sunshine Coast teen wins gold at the Canadian national mountain biking competition
'Devastated' nurses point to short-staffing in patient's death in Lions Gate Hospital ER

'Devastated' nurses point to short-staffing in patient's death in Lions Gate Hospital ER

An internal investigation into the death is underway, says Health Minister Adrian Dix.
Photos: Highlights of the 54th Halfmoon Bay Fair

Photos: Highlights of the 54th Halfmoon Bay Fair

Sunday, July 17, marked the 54th annual Halfmoon Bay Fair at Coopers Green Park. The skies may have been overcast but there were lots of sunny smiles.
Revitalization funding coming to One Tiny Farm and Inlet Avenue

Revitalization funding coming to One Tiny Farm and Inlet Avenue

MP Patrick Weiler hosted three federal funding announcements on the lower Sunshine Coast last week, the latest of which will see accessibility improvements in Sechelt and Roberts Creek 
Two cooling centres now open during Sunshine Coast heatwave

Two cooling centres now open during Sunshine Coast heatwave

As B.C. braces for extreme high temperatures this week, here's how to stay cool
Updated: 15 year old struck on Highway 101 July 18 released from hospital the same day

Updated: 15 year old struck on Highway 101 July 18 released from hospital the same day

A 15-year-old girl was transported to Sechelt hospital by ambulance on July 18, following an incident involving a motor vehicle on Highway 101 in the Roberts Creek area. She was released later that same day.
Letters: Coast school trustees steward dreams for next generation, is that you?

Letters: Coast school trustees steward dreams for next generation, is that you?

'A single decision doesn’t make good stewardship. Good governance comes down to all the small decisions made collaboratively over time. Taking the time to work together through our differences makes the board more cohesive and creates a good relationship with district staff.'
Opinion: Alarm bells ringing for Coast capital project costs

Opinion: Alarm bells ringing for Coast capital project costs

The cost of construction is rising and local governments will be forced to get creative to manage infrastructure replacements and expansions – how do we choose? It's a question to keep in mind as election season looms.
Baldrey: CEO's firing sends warning shot across BC Ferries' bow

Baldrey: CEO's firing sends warning shot across BC Ferries' bow

Dismissal of Mark Collins signals that provincial government has no intention of letting the quasi-private company continue to do as it pleases.